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Couple Transforms Cattle Farm into Thriving Koala Haven
19 Aug
Summary
- Couple planted over 34,000 trees to restore native forest.
- Restoration focuses on reconnecting vital koala habitat.
- Project combines traditional ecological knowledge with modern practices.
A couple in New South Wales, Australia, purchased a 30-hectare property near Coffs Harbour in 2020 with a vision to reforest it. They have since planted over 34,000 trees to restore Lowland Subtropical Rainforest and sclerophyll forest, revitalizing habitat on their land, Narlu.
This significant restoration effort, covering 17.5 hectares, aims to reconnect fragmented koala habitats across the North Coast. The couple's initiative, supported by North Coast Local Land Services, combines native tree planting with cultural burning practices, guided by Indigenous knowledge.
The rewilding project has already seen the return of various native species, including threatened ones like the giant barred frog and eastern freshwater cod. Despite challenges like extreme heat and flooding, the Vercoes are committed to this multi-generational endeavor.
